Marquee Blast from the Past: Bette Midler
Take a trip down memory lane with these photos showcasingBette Midler’s illustriouscareer on the stage and in film
BWW Blog: Royal Central School of Speech and Drama’s Nick Moran Explains the Evolving Nature of Lighting Design
Nick Moran is a professional lighting designer, lecturer, researcher and author with experience lighting drama, opera and other music theatre, large and small scale events and rock ‘n’ roll.Nick is a Senior Lecturer and Course Leader in Production Lighting and Lighting Design at London’s Royal Central School of Speech and Drama he is also a founding board member of the Association of Lighting Designers, sits on the board of Skill Scene - the technical theatre industry forum for developing standards and qualifications and is the co-convenor of the OISTAT lighting Design Working Group. Nick is the author of Performance Lighting Design, Electric Shadows and The Right Light.
Celebrate 62 Years of The Music Man on Broadway
Before Hugh Jackman charms audiences in The Music Man next fall, look back at the original Broadway production of the Meredith Willson musical. Starring Robert Preston and Barbara Cook,the show opened December 19, 1957, at the Majestic Theatre. Meredith Willson wrote the book, lyrics, and score from a story he and Franklin Lacey devised. The production played a total of 1,375 performances before closing in April in 1961.
The Music Man had its first revival in 1980 starring Dick Van Dyke and Meg Bussert, and received its second Broadway revival in 2000 starring Craig Bierko and Rebecca Luker.
A third revival, starring Jackman and Sutton Foster, will; begin performances at the Winter Garden Theatre September 9, 2020.
Celebrate The Music Man With a Look at Past Broadway Productions
Parenting from the Wings: Outrage and Online Action- The Lessons and Bond of Young Fans and #savebeetlejuice
When my daughter texted me a link and followed up with an in-person plea for me to sign the savebeetlejuice petition, I’ll admit pride was not the word I was looking for. I mean of all the possible change.org petitions, this is what she brings to me with such passion No social justice issue or environmental cause
Zachary Quinto, Dael Orlandersmith, and More to Take Part in Rattlestick’s AlumniJam
In celebration of its 25th anniversary, Rattlestick Playwrights Theater will host an AlumniJam every Monday night in January 2020. The four events, hosted by alumni artists, will showcase the work of Rattlestick playwrights who will revisit past productions and share new never-before-seen work.
The 15 participating writers are Bill Bowers, Jessica Dickey, William Francis Hoffman, Xavier Galva, Basil Kreimendahl, Michael Laurence, Jessica Litwak, Mashuq Mushtaq Deen, Matt Pepper, Tim Pickney, Diana Oh, Dael Orlandersmith, Jose Rivera, Cori Thomas, and Jonathan Tolins.
Keith Randolph Smith will host January 6, playwright Lucy Thurber on January 13, director Jackson Gay on January 20, and actor Andrew Polk on January 27. Additional participants include actors Anne O’Sullivan and Sara Koviak on January 6 and Zachary Quinto and Marin Ireland on January 13.
“As we celebrate our 25th anniversary, we want to take a thoughtful moment to communally reflect on the range of work that has been produced by Rattlestick over the past 25 years,” said Artistic Director Daniella Topol. “So on Mondays in January, we’re creating a space where our alumni playwrights can share excerpts of their previous plays at Rattlestick which will give us an opportunity to reflect on how the years have changed how the work is shared and how it is heard. We will also give space for the writers to share new works and reflect on how their approach to making work has transformed over time.”
Tickets can be purchased by visiting rattlestick.org or by calling (212) 627-2556.
Photos/Video: First Look at Renee Fleming, Dove Cameron, and More in THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA in Chicago
The Light in the Piazzaat Lyric Opera House has officially begun performances, starring four-time Grammy Award winner and Tony Award nominee Rene Fleming. The limited holiday engagement runs through Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019.